What is Ali al-Sistani's religious belief?
Sunni Islam
Christianity
Twelver Shia
Judaism
Answer
Ali al-Sistani is a follower of Twelver Shia Islam, the largest branch of Shia Islam, which believes in the existence of twelve divinely ordained imams, or leaders, after the Prophet Muhammad. Twelver Shias believe that these imams are the rightful successors to Muhammad and possess special knowledge and authority.
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